Definition of "taut" []

• Pulled or drawn tight; not slack. See Synonyms at tight. (adjective)
• Strained; tense: nerves taut with anxiety. (adjective)
• Kept in trim shape; neat and tidy. (adjective)
• Marked by the efficient, sparing, or concise use of something, such as language or detail: a taut movie script. (adjective)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

• "Kira's face appeared again, her expression taut with an agonized fury."
• "The nose, while still a bit taut, is spicy, with ginger, ripe pear and minerals."
• "The overall look could be described as taut and futuristic."